It was a challenging week for Wilson and Jim Watson, retiring director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio, the tournament's sponsor.

Most of their energy leading up to the event was focused on the final night, when the tournament was scheduled to return to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time in 30 years.

But, like the punch you didn't see coming, Wilson and Watson were stunned on opening night when someone apparently called the fire marshal to complain about overcrowding at Woodlawn Gym.

Embarrassed, they were forced to ask more than 100 fans to leave the building and turn away another 200 at the door.

Beginning next year, Wilson said officials will have to limit attendance (capacity is 820), and seating will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

There were no such snafus on the final night, although attendance was a little disappointing. It was estimated at 1,500, which is good, but well short of expectations. The place seats about 4,000.

About 500 tickets were given to Lackland AFB for basic trainees, but none showed up.

In spite of that, Wilson said revenue raised for the Boys & Girls Clubs hit a new high. Sponsorships have reached a peak level in recent years, and officials did a good job of making the finals night more boxer- and coach-friendly.

So where do we go from here?

The tournament is still strong, but there are some issues regarding venues.